Reply To: Gt650 rear shock problems?
Is there any kind of structual damage to the rear swingarm of the 2010 vs the 2008 model?
Also look at the bottom of the shock where it bolts in to the Y-Bone , is it straight ? The 2010’s have a tendency to bend after a while, the 08 shocks are much better as the base is more thicker (less prone to bending) , however the 2010 shock allows the spring to be adjusted more.
Try to loosen the spring via the double adjusters at the top.
Also measure the side stands on both (incase aftermarket one was used that’s too long to tilt the bike left-wards)
Put the bike on paddock stands (both of them) , then prop the side stands , which one has a better tilt angle ==> that will tell you if the bike was dropped bad causing the “frame welding mount” where the kickstand bolts in to bend (structual integrity checks)